Vitré / La Guerche-de-Bretagne

Relish a sweet sense of freedom along this stage of the Régalante cycle route, taking you mainly along a lovely undulating greenway between Vitré and La Guerche-de-Bretagne. Between these two historic trading towns, cyclists can enjoy peaceful stops at the likes of Argentré-du-Plessis, Torcé or Domalain, great for a picnic or a restorative little pause. Arriving at La Guerche-de-Bretagne, you’ll be surprised by the town’s beautiful, colourful timberframe houses, its collegiate church and its medieval-style kitchen garden. Note that on Tuesdays, the town comes fully to life with its bustling market, a tradition that’s been going strong for over 900 years. For cyclists, it offers a great opportunity for stocking up, making the most of the goodies on offer, gathering strength to continue on your cycling adventure.

The route

A large portion of this stage is on a greenway with a firm surface (for 19km) up to Moutiers. Take care at the following points: at the level of Le Pont d'Etrelles, at the junction of the greenway and the RD178 road; a bit before Moutiers, leaving the greenway, crossing the RD178; from the place named La Maison Neuve, on a stretch you share with motorized traffic along the RD11 road, up to the  RD178 road on the edge of La Guerche-de-Bretagne (lasting c.5km).

• Link with the VD6: Vitré < > St Méen-le Grand via Moutiers  
• Link with the VD 2: Guer < > Moutiers

Don't miss

• Golf des Rochers and Château des Rochers - Sévigné: the Lac de la Valière beside the famed historical estate of the 17th-century court writer, the Marquise de Sévigné (open to visitors); Golf des Rochers, an 18-hole golf course.
• Argentré-du-Plessis: for views over the Château du Plessis estate (private); the local heritage monuments; the lakes, the Étang aux Moines and Étang du Moulin Neuf.
• La Guerche-de-Bretagne: a town designated a Petite Cité de Caractère® for its fine heritage; the feudal castle mound; beautiful timberframe houses with distinctive porches in the town centre; the lively Tuesday market.